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Representations of Portuguese soldiers (Images of Portuguese soldiers)
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III C 7666
Provenance and sources
Production
where
Benin [kingdom]
Production
when
18th century-19th century.
where
Nigeria
Collecting
who
Hale & Son - Former Possessors
Change of legal title: Acquisition
Description
18th century to 19th century, commissioned in the Kingdom of Benin; ownership before 1897 currently unknown; probably looted in connection with the British conquest of Benin, 1897; auctioned by the firm of Hale & Son, 1897; purchased by the Royal Museum of Ethnology, 1897.
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Ankle brace
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Sword (sceptre)
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Depiction of a court messenger (emese)
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Horse to stop
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Spoon
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Osun rod
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Calabash (jallo)
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Ewua dignitaries
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Hip or belt pendant with Oba and two companions (triad depiction)